Senior Corporate Counsel – San Francisco, CA (948-SLS)

Responsibilities

Deal Support

• Assist the General Counsel in the review and markup of the firm's engagement letters.
• Prepare and maintain engagement letter forms and precedent.
• Support the General Counsel in advising deal teams on public transactions, including review of proxy disclosure drafts and preparation of relationship disclosure letters.
• Help monitor the status of active mandates to coordinate across Operations and banking teams.

AI & Legal Innovation

• Partner with the General Counsel to shape the firm's approach to AI — evaluating emerging tools, advising on responsible implementation, and ensuring the firm's policies and practices keep pace with a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Serve as a knowledgeable internal resource on the legal and reputational considerations that accompany AI adoption in a high-stakes financial services environment.

General Legal Support

• Support short- and long-term legal department needs as they arise.
• Research and assist the banking team on developments in the M&A legal landscape, including updates on case law, antitrust developments, and related regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of California.
• 5–7 years of experience at a leading law firm, preferably in M&A or M&A litigation.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills; comfortable working closely with a small, high-performing team.
• Sharp, collaborative, humble, and driven — culture fit is highly important to this client.